Empowering Dietitians

In this episode, I discuss....the warning signs of burnout, so you can catch it early; how dietitians can feel super committed to self care AND STILL at risk for burnout; and concrete steps you can take RIGHT NOW to stop burnout in its tracks. For more FREE content, connect with me on Instagram @ Empowering.Dietitians, or apply for my program wait list at www.empoweringdietitians.com/apply

In this episode, I discuss...how people pleasing can lead us to sacrifice our comfort to prevent discomfort in others; what to do when you notice discomfort rising in you; and how to respectfully engage with individuals who disagree with you, without putting them on the defensive. I also share how crucial it is to have support to help you navigate uncomfortable professional encounters. If you're missing that support, check out my Empowering Dietitians 1:1 Supervision Program at www.empoweringdietitians.com/supervision, or connect with me on IG @Empowering.Dietitians!

Imposter Syndrome is real, and with all these highlight reels on IG making it seem like overnight success is easy, a lot of RDs can start to feel like they're doing something wrong. In this episode, I am pulling back the curtain to show you exactly what the reality of my business growth has looked like, and giving you actionable tips for you to use when you feel those insecurities or self doubt crop up. For more 1:1 support to stop feeling discouraged comparing yourself to other RDs and start feeling confident on YOUR journey, apply for supervision at www.empoweringdietitians.com/apply, or connect with me on IG @Empowering.Dietitians.

In this episode, I chat with Stacey Dunn-Emke, a registered dietitian and the owner of the incredible website, nutritionjobs.com. Stacey specializes in dietetic career development, resume building, LinkedIn, and job seeking success via traditional and unique platforms for nutrition and dietetic professionals. We discuss...resources to help you with career confidence and satisfaction,  how to start getting paid your worth as a dietitian, and tips for communicating and negotiating more confidently. Connect with Stacey on her website at www.nutritionjobs.com or on social media @nutritionjobs. You can download her free work journal at https://www.nutritionjobs.com/4-wins-work-journal. And if you'd like more 1:1 support on your dietitian journey to feeling more confident and connected to your work, apply for my Empowering Dietitians 1:1 Supervision program at www.empoweringdietitians.com/apply.

In this episode, I chat with Mark Breedon, an online personal trainer who works with women, many of whom are deitians, to build their confidence by making them stronger than they ever thought they could be. Mark’s mission is to change the focus of why we exercise. He wants to move away from training for the weight on the scale and instead use exercise for health, self-confidence, and feeling strong! We discuss...why he finds training dietitians specifically so rewarding, why it's actually healthy to experience being "bad" at something (cause all my perfectionists out there know how uncomfortable that feels!), and my own disordered background with fitness and my transition to intuitive, joyful movement. For a free workout guide, send Mark a message on IG @training.strong.women, and check out his own podcast - Marky Mark and the Fitness Bunch! And if you're ready to overcome your dietitian perfectionism across all areas of your life, apply for my Empowering Dietitians 1:1 Supervision Program at www.empoweringdietitians.com/supervision.

In this special birthday episode, I'm letting you in on a secret: my journey to get to where I am today as a confident dietitian has been MESSY. In this episode, I discuss...how lost I felt as an RD for most of my 20s, how to embrace uncertainty, unexpected pivots, and "dead ends" in our careers and lives, and my top tips for overcoming the fear of making a mistake so that you can confidently find your path as a dietitian. For more on my journey, listen to podcast episode 1 at www.empoweringdietitians.com/001-the-empowering-dietitians-journey. And if you want support on your own RD journey, follow me on IG @empowering.dietitians or apply to my Supervision program at www.empoweringdietitians.com/supervision.

Dietitians have a LOT of questions about intuitive eating, so I'm rounding out my three part series with a conversation about one of the most asked about principles: gentle nutrition. In this episode, I discuss...the rationale for keeping gentle nutrition as the "last step" of intuitive eating, how the entire intuitive eating process (not JUST gentle nutrition) supports health, and when it's appropriate to introduce gentle nutrition in counseling. Still have questions about implementing intuitive eating into your work? Connect with me on Instagram @empowering.dietitians or check out my Empowering Dietitians 1:1 Supervision Program at www.empoweringdietitians.com/supervision.

In this episode, I chat with Jo Konecny, a Registered Dietitian and the face behind The Ambitious Nutritionist brand. She has a passion for coaching ambitious business owners to a place of fulfillment and freedom through building out a thriving and lucrative online health + wellness business, while creating a magnetizing personal brand, along the way.

In today's episode, we cover...how to balance integrity with respect for dietitians whose approaches differ from yours, the impact our professional identity crisis has on our confidence, and how to embrace an abundance mindset to support collaboration over competition.. Connect with Jo on Instagram @the.ambitious.nutritionist. And if you feel stressed trying to find your own unique identity as a dietitian and communicating it to others confidently, read more about my Empowering Dietitians 1:1 Supervision Program at www.empoweringdietitians.com/supervision, or connect with me on IG @empowering.dietitians.

In this episode, I discuss another concern I been hear about intuitive eating - that it's this unstructured free for all, and how can that be healthy? I lay out the specific process and mindset shifts that allow a person to make peace with food without "losing control," and shed light on the gentle structure that permeates a person's journey toward a peaceful relationship with food and body. If you have a lot of questions about how to incorporate intuitive eating into your work as a dietitian, let me help you! Follow me along on Instagram @empowering.dietitians, or read more about my 1:1 supervision program at www.empoweringdietitians.com/supervision.

In this episode, I discuss one of the two concerns I've been hearing lately about intuitive eating - that it lacks inclusivity and is rooted in white privilege. I not only share my perspective on why I think we might be missing the mark with how we often practice intuitive eating, but I also share a lot of resources by individuals in this space from diverse backgrounds so that you can continue your reflection and learning after the podcast, from broader perspectives. To learn more and support BIPOC voices, services, and work, this is a list of people (and articles) mentioned in this episode (all @ accounts refer to Instagram): @jessicawilson.msrd, @your.latina.nutritionist, @encouragingdietitian, @thenutritiontea, @therosienutritionist, @fit.flexible.fluisd, @thetrillrd, @the_bodylib_advocate (embodylib.com/blog/food-access-and-intuitive-eating-barriers-to-application), www.elemental.medium.com/the-bizarre-and-racist-history-of-the-bmi-7d8dc2aa33bb